ABSTRACT
This paper explores the ongoing coming out process between parent and lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and/or queer (LGBTQ) child. Framed with relational dialectics theory, this thematic analysis identifies turning points at three critical times: the child’s initial disclosure to parent(s), the child’s first post-disclosure dates and/or romantic relationship, and the parent becoming the ‘Parent of a LGBTQ child.’ This paper concludes with recommendations for future research studies exploring the coming out process between parents and their LGBTQ children.
Acknowledgements
The authors acknowledge Farren Barnett, BSW, Hunter Fischer, BSW, Elizabeth Holman, BSW.
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